Privacy Policy

Curatis Holding AG / Curatis AG
Weierweg 7
4410 Liestal
Switzerland
Email: info(at)curatis.com

Company Name: Curatis Holding AG / Curatis AG

Data protection officer:
Roland Rutschmann
+41 61 9278777
info(at)curatis.com

General / Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Curatis AG handles personal data transmitted via this website or via email enquiries. This includes, in particular, cookies, the HPC login and the Ad hoc & Media Release Subscription. We treat personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations (especially the FADP) and this Privacy Policy.

In collaboration with our hosting providers, we endeavour to protect our databases as effectively as possible against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or falsification. However, we would like to point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g. when communicating by email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to provide absolute protection against access to data by third parties.

By using this website and the contact options available, you consent to the collection, processing and use of personal data as described below. In principle, this website can be visited without registration. Data such as pages accessed or names of the files accessed, as well as date and time, are stored on the server for statistical purposes using cookies, without this data being directly linked to you personally. Where personal data (such as name, address or email addresses) is collected on our website, it is generally done on a voluntary basis wherever possible. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent or will only be passed on in a fully anonymised form.

Processing of personal data
Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual. Processing encompasses any handling of personal data, regardless of the means and methods used.

We process personal data in accordance with Swiss data protection law and, where applicable, the EU GDPR. Personal data is, as a rule, only processed if:

  • the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or for pre-contractual measures;

  • it is based on consent;

  • it is necessary to comply with legal requirements; or

  • it is necessary for the purposes of legitimate, business-related and overriding interests.

We process personal data for as long as is necessary for the respective purpose or purposes. Data received by Curatis AG via this website and the contact details provided is stored for the purpose of processing your enquiry and for documentation purposes. Where longer-term retention obligations arise due to statutory and other obligations to which we are subject, we restrict processing accordingly.

Should you provide us with personal data (especially sensitive data) relating to third parties in email enquiries, we ask that you draw the data subjects’ attention to this privacy policy.

Rights of the data subject
Provided that the relevant conditions under the applicable data protection legislation are met, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • to request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed.

  • to obtain information about your data currently stored by Curatis AG.

  • to have inaccurate or incomplete personal data rectified.

  • to have your personal data erased or anonymised, provided that the processing is no longer necessary.

  • to object to the processing of your personal data.

  • to request the restriction of processing.

  • to withdraw your consent, provided that personal data is processed on the basis of consent.

  • To receive a copy of certain personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, provided that the relevant data processing is based on your consent or is necessary for the performance of a contract.

  • To have personal data transmitted directly to another data controller, provided that this is technically feasible and does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

Personal data processed by Curatis AG that is transmitted via this website will, where possible, be deleted when it is no longer necessary to retain it for the purpose of processing. For example, email addresses and other personal data required in connection with the newsletter are only stored for as long as the subscription remains active. Once the newsletter subscription is cancelled, this data will be deleted.

Please contact our Data Protection Officer should you wish to exercise any of these rights. As a rule, we will first verify your identity before we can comply with your request. You are also free to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority regarding our processing of your data (in Switzerland, this can be done with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)).

Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. If the data controller for this website is located outside the European Economic Area or Switzerland, data processing by Google Analytics is carried out by Google LLC. Google LLC and Google Ireland Limited are hereinafter referred to as “Google”.

The statistics obtained enable us to improve our website and make it more interesting for you as a user. This website also uses Google Analytics for cross-device analysis of visitor flows, which is carried out via a user ID. If you have a Google account, you can disable cross-device analysis of your usage in the settings there under ‘My data’, ‘Personal data’.

The legal basis for the use of Google Analytics is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics is not combined with other data held by Google. Please note that on this website, Google Analytics has been extended with the code “_anonymizeIp();” to ensure that IP addresses are collected anonymously. This means that IP addresses are processed in an abbreviated form, so that they cannot be linked to a specific individual. Should any data collected be traceable to a specific individual, such data will be immediately excluded, and personal data will be deleted without delay.

Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and abbreviated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to analyse your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide the website operator with other services relating to website and internet usage. In the exceptional cases where personal data is transferred to the USA, Google has opted into the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and the Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework, https://www.privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

Google Analytics uses cookies. The information generated by the cookies regarding your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. You can prevent cookies from being stored by adjusting your browser settings accordingly; however, please note that in this case you may not be able to make full use of all the features of this website. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookies and relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) by Google, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plug-in available via the following link: Disable Google Analytics.

Furthermore, you can also prevent the use of Google Analytics by clicking on this link: Disable Google Analytics. This will store a so-called ‘opt-out’ cookie on your device, which prevents the processing of personal data by Google Analytics. Please note that if you delete all cookies on your device, these opt-out cookies will also be deleted; this means you will need to set the opt-out cookies again if you wish to continue preventing this form of data collection. Opt-out cookies are set per browser and per computer or device and must therefore be enabled separately for each browser, computer or other device.

Google Maps
This website uses the Google Maps service. This enables us to display interactive maps directly on the website and allows you to use the map function conveniently. When you visit this website, Google receives information that you have accessed the relevant page on our website. This occurs regardless of whether you are logged in to a Google user account or do not have a user account. If you are logged in to Google, your data will be directly associated with your account. If you do not wish your data to be associated with your Google profile, you must log out before clicking the button. Google stores your data as user profiles and uses them for the purposes of advertising, market research and/or tailoring its website to your needs. Such analysis is carried out in particular (including for users who are not logged in) to deliver personalised advertising and to inform other users of the social network about your activities on our website. You have the right to object to the creation of these user profiles; to exercise this right, you must contact Google. Further information on the purpose and scope of data collection and processing by Google, as well as further details regarding your rights in this regard and settings to protect your privacy, can be found at: www.google.de/intl/de/policies/privacy.

Google WebFonts
This website uses so-called webFonts, provided by Google, to ensure consistent font display. When you visit a page, your browser loads the required webFonts into the browser cache to display text and fonts correctly. If your browser does not support webFonts, a standard font from your computer will be used.

Further information on Google WebFonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

With SSL/TLS encryption
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as enquiries you send to us as the website operator. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the fact that the address bar of your browser changes from http:// to https:// and by the padlock icon in your browser bar.

When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you send to us cannot be read by third parties.

Server log files
The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

  • Browser type and browser version

  • Operating system used

  • Referrer URL

  • Hostname of the accessing computer

  • Time of the server request

This data cannot be attributed to specific individuals. This data is not combined with other data sources. We reserve the right to review this data retrospectively should we become aware of specific indications of unlawful use.

Data transfer to the USA
Our website incorporates, amongst other things, tools from companies based in the USA. When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to the US servers of the respective companies. We would like to point out that the USA is not a safe third country within the meaning of EU data protection law. US companies are obliged to disclose personal data to security authorities without you, as the data subject, being able to take legal action against this. It cannot therefore be ruled out that US authorities (e.g. intelligence services) may process, analyse and permanently store your data held on US servers for surveillance purposes. We have no influence over these processing operations.

Copyright
Copyright and all other rights to the content, images, photographs or other files on the website are the exclusive property of Curatis AG or the rights holders named. Prior written consent must be obtained from the copyright holders before any files are reproduced.

Anyone who infringes copyright without the consent of the relevant copyright holders may be liable to prosecution and, in certain circumstances, may be liable for damages.

Disclaimer
The information on this website is carefully checked and is, as far as possible, up to date, correct and complete. However, errors cannot be entirely ruled out. Curatis AG accepts no liability for the correctness, accuracy, timeliness, reliability or completeness of the information.

Claims for damages against Curatis AG arising from material or immaterial damage resulting from access to, use of or failure to use the published information, from misuse of the connection or from technical faults are excluded.

Furthermore, Curatis AG accepts no responsibility or liability for the content and availability of third-party websites that can be accessed via external links from this website.

All offers are subject to change without notice. Curatis AG expressly reserves the right to amend, supplement or delete parts of the pages or the entire website, or to suspend publication temporarily or permanently, without prior notice.

Changes
Curatis AG may amend this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. The current version published on our website shall apply. Any changes will be published here, including the date of the change. Curatis AG recommends that you visit this website from time to time to remain aware of any changes.